(b) At the meeting of the Governance and Nominating Committee of Northrim Bancorp, Inc. (the “Company”) on February 20, 2013, Christopher N. Knudson, who serves on the Company’s board of directors, gave noticethat he will not stand for re-election at the Company’s 2013 Annual Shareholders’ Meeting. The Governance and Nominating Committee honored Mr. Knudson’s request.Mr. Knudson’s decision is not due to a disagreement with the Company on any matter relating to the Company’s operations, policies or practices. Mr. Knudson continues to serve on the Board of Directors of Northrim Bank (the “Bank”). Mr. Knudson was first elected a director of the Company and the Bank in 1998.

Item 901. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(a)Not applicable.

(b)Not applicable.

(c)Not applicable

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.